e-Voting reform in California
All 58 California counties are on track to deploy new or upgraded voting equipment that guarantees every ballot cast will be backed up on paper that voters can verify before leaving the polls.
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Qatar creates hallmark in online service delivery
The state of Qatar has moved to 62nd place from its 80th position in 2004, according to a recently compiled index by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA).
DHS to follow new wireless technologies
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), UK, is looking at satellite communications to supplement emergency wireless networks to keep e-mail and voice messages flowing during a crisis.
Internet revolution: A powerful mechanism for good governance
At the inaugural session of the conference on ‘Effects of Corruption on Good Governance and Human Rights’, the President of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam said that the Internet revolution has proved to be a powerful mechanism for good governance by providing adequate access to information for citizens.
NEPAD e-Africa Youth Programme
NEPAD e-Africa Youth Programme, organised by the e-Africa Commission in conjunction with the South African Department of Communications, focused on sharing views youth involvement in development, is initiated in Africa for information sharing and to create awareness on information society in the African continent.
AIIA welcomes Fed Govt budget ICT industry tax cuts
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has welcomed the Federal Government
Taiwan seeks to bridge the digital divide in Gambia
The Secretary of State for Information, Communication and Technology (DoSICT), Gambia, Mrs Neneh MacDouall-Gaye, said that her department appreciates the gift from the Taiwanese ambassador, Dr Patrick Chang because the donation is significant to the development of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in Gambia.
Cabinet to take up NeGP phase I for approval
The Cabinet of India will take up the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) Phase I for approval. The multi-million dollar project partly funded by the World Bank, would pave the way for implementation of mission mode projects for radically improving the efficiency of governance in the country through the adoption of information technology tools, if approved.
Australia emerges as leader in e-Government practices
Australia is at the forefront of e-Government practice. This was announced by Gary Nairn at the e-Gov Forum at CeBIT, in Australia.
